Wednesday, May 8
1840 Brewing Company (342 E. Ward St.) has a pair of beer releases this week. Smallwaukee is a low ABV table beer and Plumposa is a fruited sour inspired by a mimosa.
Friday, May 10
The Tap Yard – West Bend (4875 County Hwy. Z) celebrates its second anniversary over the weekend. It kicks off with taps of some gems by 3 Sheeps Brewing and Revolution Brewing. The tap list includes a few barrel-aged rarities. The fun culminates on Sunday with Grilled Cheese Fest.
It’s weigh-in day for pop tabs that several local breweries have been collecting to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. The moment of truth is the weigh-in ceremony happening at 5:30 p.m. at Third Space Brewing (1505 W. St. Paul Ave.). The party runs from 4 to 8 p.m. and includes a DJ, raffle and food.
The Elm Grove Beer Garden (13600 Juneau Blvd.) opens for the season at 4 p.m. Third Space Brewing will be pouring a few of their outstanding brews.
Discount Liquor Waukesha (919 N. Barstow St.) is offering samples from Central Waters Brewing from 3 to 5 p.m.
If someone has inspired you through their service, leadership or dedication, the Unity Awards are your opportunity to recognize them!
Saturday, May 11
Black Husky Brewing (909 E. Locust St.) hosts the Red Magic Makers Market from 1 to 6 p.m. Check out the work of several Native American artists.
The weekly release at Hacienda Brewing Co. (2018 E. North Ave.) is Does Anyone Work Around Here?, a dry-hopped lager.
Try samples from Bell’s Brewing at Discount Liquor Milwaukee (5031 W. Oklahoma Ave.) from noon to 2 p.m.
Brewing Ommegang (noon to 2 p.m.) and Dos Equis (1 to 3 p.m.) are offering samples at Discount Liquor Waukesha.
Sunday, May 12
Lakefront Brewery (1872 N. Commerce St.) is making beermosas, and more, for Mother’s Day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four beermosas are on the menu, as is a bloody mary and a classic mimosa.
Yoga in Your Third Space is happening at Third Space Brewing at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $23 for a 75-minute session.
Coming Soon
May 18: Torzala Brewing is celebrating its second anniversary with a party.
May 19: Maifest: Gluten-Free Festival comes to Lakefront Brewery. Enjoy gluten-free beverages and food.
May 25: Draft & Vessel ‘Tosa (7479 Harwood Ave.) celebrates its third anniversary. Good beer will likely ensue.
May 29: Third Space’s Beer School covers the topic of sour beers.
June 2: Pilot Project is pairing Bloodys & Brews. Early bird tickets start at $20.

